RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Health System – Marquette is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to oversee patient care coordination and discharge planning in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires Michigan RN licensure and an associate’s degree in nursing, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. This is a full-time position with a day shift pattern and involvement in quality of care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity of care, outcomes, satisfaction, and cost efficiency.
• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team on admission, length of stay, transfer, and discharge decisions.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction; answers questions from patients, families, and payors.
• Participates in discharge planning and coordinates transfers and community resources.
• Performs chart reviews to identify issues with service delivery, outcomes, and reimbursement.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management

Job Type: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp | M-F

Schedule: 10 x 8-hour Day shifts or 8 x 10-hour Day Shifts/pp, Flexible Start Times, Every 4th Weekend and two (2) Holidays

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management

Job Type: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp | M-F

Schedule: 10 x 8-hour Day shifts or 8 x 10-hour Day Shifts/pp, Flexible Start Times, Every 4th Weekend and two (2) Holidays

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a RN Case Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Our Acute Care RN Case Managers are essential partners in patient flow and clinical outcomes. Using expert clinical assessment, real‑time collaboration with physicians and care teams, and strong utilization management skills, they ensure patients receive the right level of care while supporting timely discharges, reducing avoidable delays, and improving the overall hospital experience.

How You'll Contribute

A RN Case Manager who excels in this role:

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficiency, and compliance.
• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate patient's status and appropriateness of medical care, including admission, length of stay, transfer and discharge.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction. Responds to questions and complaints from patients, family members, and payors regarding care.
• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordinating community resources. Provides discharge education and resource referrals to patients.
• Performs chart review to identify actual or potential issues with service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
  
  

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional Requirements Include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Five (5) years nursing experience (hospital preferred)
  
  

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.

More About UP Health System

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.